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The Madonna and Child in a Rosary

French 15th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a full-body illustration of a person holding a child, both facing slightly to one side. The adult figure has long hair, a crown, and a serene expression. They are wearing draped garments, giving a regal look. A radiant pattern surrounds them, resembling a sunburst or halo, with the figures standing on a crescent shape. The border features intricate floral and leaf patterns. The background is textured paper with decorative elements, and there are ornamental symbols on the border. A ribbon or banner at the bottom displays unreadable text.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1490
Medium
woodcut, hand-colored in light purple, rose carmine, gray on laid paper
Dimensions
3266 × 4738 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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